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The Woman on the Beach
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The Woman on the Beach

1947-06-07 · 71 min · ★ 6.1

Drama

A sailor suffering from post-traumatic stress becomes involved with a beautiful and enigmatic seductress married to a blind painter.

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Directors
Jean Renoir
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joan BennettJoan BennettPeggy Butler
Robert RyanRobert RyanScott Burnett
Charles BickfordCharles BickfordTod Butler
Nan LeslieNan LeslieEve Geddes
Walter SandeWalter SandeOtto Wernecke
Irene RyanIrene RyanMrs. Mary Wernecke
Glen VernonGlen VernonKirk
Frank DarienFrank DarienLars
Jay NorrisJimmy
Kay ChristopherKay ChristopherGirl at Party (uncredited)
Jackie JacksonJohnnie (uncredited)
Bonnie BlairGirl at Party (uncredited)
Robert AndersenRobert AndersenCoast Guardsman (uncredited)
Carl ArmstrongLenny (uncredited)
Hugh ChapmanYoung Fisherman (uncredited)
Maria DoddNurse Jennings (uncredited)
Carol DonellGirl at Party (uncredited)
John ElliottJohn ElliottOld Workman (uncredited)
Carl FaulknerOld Fisherman (uncredited)
Donald GordonDonnie (uncredited)

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